PA/Carer Wanted for Saturday Support

Independent Lives; Selsey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 39-year-old man with cerebral palsy in a private home near Chichester, UK.

The role mainly involves Saturdays, with about six hours per week, assisting with getting up, washing and dressing, and morning medication. There may be opportunities for extra hours and occasional cover when the regular carer is away. A warm, patient, and proactive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or with wheelchair users is advantageous.
• Reliable, trustworthy and proactive with a friendly personality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: getting up, washing and dressing.
• Support morning routine including medications where required.
• Occasional activities such as swimming or brunch with the client.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patience

English reading/writing

Job description

We are looking for a kind, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support our 39-year-old son, who has cerebral palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user. This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, values companionship and wants to make a positive difference to someone's day.

The role will mainly involve providing support on Saturdays, helping him get up, washed and dressed using a ceiling hoist, as well as assisting with his morning medication. Once ready for the day, there may be the opportunity to enjoy a swim together in our own heated swimming pool, followed by brunch and perhaps a little trip out to enjoy the local area. We are looking for someone who is happy to get involved, encourage independence where possible and make the most of the day together.

We would ideally like someone who is caring, patient, trustworthy and proactive, with a friendly personality and a good sense of humour. Previous experience in care, working with wheelchair users or using hoists would be an advantage, although the right attitude and a genuine interest in supporting someone are just as important.

The position is based in a village just outside Chichester and will involve approximately six hours per week, mainly on Saturdays, although there may occasionally be opportunities for additional hours. It would also be helpful if you could offer some flexible, occasional cover when our regular carer is on holiday.

If you are a warm-hearted, dependable person who enjoys helping someone have a fulfilling and enjoyable day, we would love to hear from you.

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.